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6/19 Minor League report

Iowa had Monday off, and opens a eight-game series against Round Rock in Texas on Tuesday. Rodrigo Lopez will start.

Tennessee is taking a breather at the All-Star break. Smokies first baseman Justin Bour will take part in the Home Run Derby Tuesday.

Rob Whitenack gave up four runs on five hits over three innings in Daytona’s 6-3 loss to Tampa. John Andreoli had two hits and a stolen base.

Peoria is in the middle of a four-day All-Star break, which takes place Tuesday in Geneva, IL.

Ian Dickson gave up three runs — two earned — on six hits over 4 1/3 innings in his first pro start for Boise and did not get a decision in the Hawks’ 6-4, 11th inning win over Salem-Keizer. Dong-Yub Kim hit his first homer and Justin Marra had three hits in his Boise debut.

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